Glossary of Terms

Glossary Terms and Definitions

The following is a list of some glossary terms that are used in this help file or that you may come across in relation to ParetoLogic Spam Controls.

License key

An alphanumeric code provided by ParetoLogic for the purpose of registering the product so that you can receive full functionality. A license key is required to upgrade from a trial version to a full version of the product. See: How to Register for instructions on entering and renewing a license key.

Malware

A generic term for software that performs in such a way as to provide damage to your computer system - "malicious software." While similar to viruses, malware is typically not self-replicating and does not spread from one computer to another.

Mark as

The action "mark" or "mark as" in ParetoLogic Spam Controls refers to designating an email message as spam or as not spam. The email is marked and treated accordingly by Spam Controls.

Phishing

The illegal act of sending an email or an instant message in an attempt to acquire personal information for the purpose of identity theft. Typically the email will link the recipient to a web site where they are asked to enter information such as name, passwords, and credit card data. Although the web site will look authentic, it is fraudulent and is created only for the purpose of stealing the private information. Most recent phishing attempts are targeted at customers of online payment systems and banks.

POP3

Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3), is a protocol that is used to retrieve email from a server. Email programs use POP3 to retrieve and send email. POP3 can be used with or without Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), a protocol involved in the sending of email.

Spam

Electronic mail messages that are most often unsolicited advertisement. The term spam messages can also refer to messages sent to chat rooms, newsgroups, instant messaging, fax transmissions, and to mobile phones. Those that generate spam emails are referred to as spammers. Typically, spammers acquire email addresses from indirect means including mailing lists, web pages, online forms, chat rooms, and even guessing email addresses.

System Tray

The system tray is the area in the taskbar that is next to the clock - typically this is located at the bottom of the monitor. The system tray contains icons to applications for easy access. You can double-click or right-click the icons to activate the associated application or to display a list of menu options.

Trial version

A version of the software application that enables you to try out the product before registering to buy it. After the trial period has ended you can continue using the product for free but with limited functionality, or you can get a license key and activate the product to receive full functionality of the program. See: How to Register for more.

Webmail

Web-based email, or Webmail, is email received by web programs that are provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online vendor. It enables you to view, send, and receive email using only your Internet browser. Webmail is useful when you are at a remote location as it requires only an Internet browser and online access and the email messages stay on the ISP server rather than being downloaded to the local computer.